Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Greenville is 13% more affordable than Plano. A $75,000 salary in Plano is equivalent to $65,367 in Greenville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Greenville has a housing index of 85 while Plano sits at 123 (national average = 100). The median home in Greenville costs $250,000 compared to $400,000 in Plano, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Greenville versus $1,700 in Plano.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Greenville scores 98 while Plano scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Greenville (103) are higher than Plano (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Greenville is $48,912 compared to $96,348 in Plano. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Greenville.
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